Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Gilbert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gilbert's homeland. Gilbert decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. After months of barely getting by, Orryn managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his yellow fur up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished morningstar as well. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aust isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Tanner mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2700 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a red cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Knight like his mother before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.